Originally Posted by
iltb-2
Where do you think the great majority of bikes are sold in this country? I'll give you a hint, if the LBS' disappeared, most people, at least those not interested in the latest enthusiast models, wouldn't even notice. I'll make it even easier, I believe the current figure is that about 85% of new bikes are sold in department stores.
What's your point? Mine is that the low-end market is not capable of producing a bike suitable for extended transportation use.
The great majority are also not ridden more than 50 miles in their entire lifetime. I thought this was a discussion about commuting, not about garage ornamentation.
Your attempts to speak for the "common man" are always good for a laugh.